The Balaang Arena
Spectators: 7792 (Terracing: 5845,
Seating: 1792, VIP seats: 155) Hummerfiskarna's Allan Biörling started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Bernt Kinell charged in rather forcefully in the 3rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bernt Kinell the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Team Xtra personell getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Bernt Kinell hit a great ball. In the 7th match minute, Hummerfiskarna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonatan Smedfeldt to maneuver through the defense. Verner Näver took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 8th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gottfrid Kullander. Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Hummerfiskarna's goal looked a bit too open when Niclas Blom came free, but Gottfrid Kullander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nils Eklund in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gottfrid Kullander prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rasmus Månsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Hummerfiskarna booed when Team Xtra personell was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nils Eklund didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Team Xtra personell getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Rasmus Olsmann hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Allan Biörling in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ludwig Fransson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jim Kling in the 21st minute of play forced Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Gottfrid Kullander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ludwig Fransson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Noah Eriksson in the 22nd minute of the match. Noah Eriksson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ludwig Fransson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Team Xtra personell's zone, Noah Eriksson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ludwig Fransson came out of the goal and Noah Eriksson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 29th minute, Noah Eriksson reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ludwig Fransson. The goal made the score 1-0. With a little luck, Team Xtra personell's Ludwig Fransson got control of the ball when Noah Eriksson tried to sneak it across the goal line. 33 minutes into the match, Team Xtra personell's goalkeeper Ludwig Fransson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Noah Eriksson. Ludwig Fransson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Noah Eriksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Hummerfiskarna's Åke Wenerdahl got a free kick in the 35th minute. In the 37th minute, Noah Eriksson got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 40 minutes Team Xtra personell's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Rasmus Månsson who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Hummerfiskarna's Rasmus Månsson to fire away a dangerous shot which Ludwig Fransson despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 43rd minute, Niclas Blom left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Team Xtra personell fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nils Eklund to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Hummerfiskarna's Noah Eriksson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ludwig Fransson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gottfrid Kullander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nils Eklund in the 55th minute of play. With a little luck, Hummerfiskarna's Gottfrid Kullander got control of the ball when Nils Eklund tried to sneak it across the goal line. Noah Eriksson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ludwig Fransson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. Nils Eklund in the 65thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gottfrid Kullander, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Hummerfiskarna's Gottfrid Kullander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niclas Blom in the 66th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nils Eklund got free with Gottfrid Kullander in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niclas Blom in the 68th minute of play forced Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Gottfrid Kullander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 70 minutes, Noah Eriksson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hummerfiskarna's supporters crossed their fingers, but Noah Eriksson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gottfrid Kullander made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nils Eklund in the 72nd minute. Gottfrid Kullander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jim Kling in the 73rd minute of play. When Hummerfiskarna's Noah Eriksson in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Team Xtra personell's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Hummerfiskarna's Gottfrid Kullander got control of the ball when Jim Kling tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hummerfiskarna's Gottfrid Kullander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jim Kling in the 83rd minute of play. Noah Eriksson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ludwig Fransson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. Team Xtra personell's Ludwig Fransson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Noah Eriksson in the 87th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Nils Eklund kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gottfrid Kullander. That made the score 2-2 in the 93 minute of play. Team Xtra personell were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.
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